US Bridges

W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.0E of Covert · Structure no. 000000000710530

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW 260th Dr_rs 1538
CrossesWolf Creek
Location6.0S 2.0E of Covert
RouteCounty Highway 1538
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19115, -98.76735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 260th Dr_rs 1538 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.